ITB - Concrete Channel Lining Repairs (North) for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking bids for a term contract for Concrete Channel Lining Repairs in the northern portion of Harris County, Texas, with Project ID Z100-00-00-X368. The project will commence approximately February 1, 2026, and last one year, with potential for up to four one-year renewals. The contract involves executing concrete channel repair work through individual project work orders, including full panel replacements, partial depth repairs with engineered ductal mortar, headwall/wingwall repairs, sediment disposal, void filling, erosion repairs, pipe and outfall structure removal and replacement, and related infrastructure improvements. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, with bid submissions due by November 24, 2025. Contractors must self-perform at least 25% of the work and will be compensated through unit price payments for specific line items. Liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to complete work orders within the specified timeframe.

The contract includes significant Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with bidders required to demonstrate commitment to M/WBE involvement or provide documentation of Good Faith Efforts. Specific requirements include M/WBE firms having a significant local presence in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston counties. Contractors must comply with Harris County's minimum wage policy of $21.65 per hour and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, with requirements varying based on contract value. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for public works jobs exceeding specific thresholds. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the county may award contracts to multiple vendors as "Primary" and "Secondary" vendors, with potential annual price adjustments based on the CPI-U, capped at a maximum of 4.0%. Contractors must also meet strict safety requirements, including OSHA certification and compliance with heat protection and workplace safety guidelines.